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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Nature and Aim of Fiction, Writing Short Stories and On Her Own Work.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does O'Connor say a writer needs but cannot get from a writing class?
(a) Competence.
(b) Experience.
(c) An epiphany.
(d) Vision.

2. What does O'Connor say fiction should deal with?
(a) Vague concepts.
(b) The subconscious.
(c) History.
(d) Reality.

3. How many peafowl did O'Connor have after nine years?
(a) 50.
(b) 60.
(c) 40.
(d) 70.

4. What sort of eyes did O'Connor prefer chickens to have?
(a) One big and one little.
(b) One green and one orange.
(c) Very small and oval-shaped.
(d) A shade of light blue.

5. What did O'Connor tell a classroom that there was no such thing as?
(a) A Work of Fiction.
(b) The Writer.
(c) A Critical Response.
(d) An American Novel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was O'Connor told should be the model of balance for the novelist?

2. Henry James gave negative criticism by telling the writer that they have treated good subject manner in what kind of manner?

3. Where was the photographer from who visited O'Connor at her home?

4. Which of O'Connor's works does she use to show examples of hidden themes and symbols?

5. Where did O'Connor see the ad for her first peafowl?

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